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G734 VDV

1990 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

223,119 mi
Last recorded223,119 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG734 VDV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 223,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack damp with oil

Fail 13 Apr 2016 67,105 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack damp with oil

Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 58,841 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 48,531 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 48,458 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns mirror glass broken

Pass 20 Feb 2012 48,234 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns front hub cap distorted/not fitted correctly

ns mirror glass broken & loose

os rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2011 48,022 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns door mirror broken

Fail 16 Feb 2011 48,022 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

ns door mirror broken

Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,801 miles

ns front tyre wall cut & worn by hub cap

ns mirror damaged/broken

ns rear trailing arm bush splitting

rear exhaust rusty & blowing

Pass 19 Feb 2009 47,220 miles

ns rear trailing arm bush worn

rear exhaust box blowing slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,595 miles

ns front cv boot leaking close to brakes. ok at time of test

ns rear trailing arm bush split

rear exhaust box poor condition/blowing

Fail 18 Feb 2008 46,595 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

ns front cv boot leaking close to brakes. ok at time of test

ns rear trailing arm bush split

rear exhaust box poor condition/blowing

Pass 19 Feb 2007 45,493 miles

exhaust interpipe rusty .ok at time of mot test †

exhaust tailpipe blowing slightly .ok at time of mot test

nsr suspension trailing arm bush slightly split ok at time of mot test

Fail 19 Feb 2007 45,493 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust interpipe rusty .ok at time of mot test †

exhaust tailpipe blowing slightly .ok at time of mot test

nsr suspension trailing arm bush slightly split ok at time of mot test

Fail 13 Feb 2006 43,897 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 43,897 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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G734 VDV is a 1990 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1990 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 96,413 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G734 VDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G734 VDV registered?

G734 VDV is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 27 February 1990.

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